A fine and very rare pair of famille rose 'prunus and lingzhi' tea bowls, Yongzheng six character marks in underglaze blue within circles and of the period (1723-1735); 9.1 cm diam. Estimate: HK$20,000,000 - 30,000,000 / US$ 2.600,000 - 3.900,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2025.

HONG KONG.- Following the announcement of the single-owner sale, “Ravishing Blue: Imperial Porcelains from an Important Private Collection”, Christie’s is proud to present “Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art”, a meticulously curated selection of nearly 150 rare Chinese ceramics and works of art. Ranging from ceramics and Imperial porcelains to Buddhist sculptures and classic Chinese huanghuali furniture, all with distinguished provenance, this live auction will take place on 2 May 2025, during Hong Kong Asian Art Week.

Leading the sale is a fine and very rare pair of Yongzheng famille rose 'prunus and lingzhi' tea bowls from an important Asian private collection. These exquisite bowls, imbued with auspicious symbolism, display vibrant enamels and meticulous craftsmanship, epitomising the Yongzheng Emperor’s pursuit of aesthetic perfection. The pairing of the prunus with the lingzhi, as seen on these bowls, is exceptionally rare.

Reinforcing its position as the leading auction house for prestigious private collections worldwide, and underlining Christie’s unrivalled leadership in the Chinese classical furniture category, Christie’s is honoured to present a selection of 13 exceptional Ming and Qing huanghuali pieces of furniture from the Collection of Mimi Wong:

The Collection of Mimi Wong stands as one of the most comprehensive and celebrated collections of Chinese classical furniture in Asia. Carefully built up over nearly four decades, this remarkable collection features significant and exemplary pieces, reflecting Mimi Wong’s discerning eye and passion for classical Chinese art. Through this auction, Mimi Wong shares her vision and invites a new generation of collectors to explore and cherish the artistry and timeless appeal of Chinese classical furniture. Highlights from the Collection include a 17th-century, magnificent huanghuali single plank-top pedestal table, jiaji’an, a rare surviving example; and a 16th-17th century, rare pair of huanghuali and burlwood ‘fu’ character yokeback armchairs, sichutouguanmaoyi.

A magnificent huanghuali single plank-top pedestal table, jiaji’an, 17th century. Overall: 82.5 cm high, 306 cm wide, 52 cm deep. Plank-top: 7 cm thick. Estimate: HK$7,000,000 - 10,000,000 / US$900,000 - 1,500,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2025.

A rare pair of huanghuali and burlwood ‘fu’ character yokeback armchairs, sichutouguanmaoyi, 16th-17th century, 117.5 cm high; 64 cm wide; 48.5 cm wide. Estimate: HK$4,800,000 - 7,000,000 / US$630,000 - 900,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2025

Also featured is a rare copper-red decorated pear-shaped ‘peony’ vase, yuhuchunping, reflecting an interesting transitional stage between the lighter form of the shape seen in the Yuan dynasty and the heavier version of the Yongle reign, characterised by a shorter neck and a lower globular body.

A rare copper-red decorated pear-shaped ‘peony’ vase, yuhuchunping, Hongwu period (1368-1398); 33.5 cm high, Japanese fitted box. Estimate: HK$3,500,000 - 5,000,000 / US$ 460,000 - 650,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2025.